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Erling Haaland, the Norway striker who became a hit with U.S. fans during the World Cup, couldn't leave Dallas without a few souvenirs. Those included a taxidermy raccoon and two squirrels.

It is clear that MLB is getting tired of not always securing participation from marquee players in marquee events. But the league's proposal for the 2028 Olympics feels heavy-handed.

The veteran-heavy Sparks are flirting with missing the playoffs for a sixth straight season and have big decisions to make ahead of the WNBA trade deadline.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves says he still is processing LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers, but is happy with the offseason moves the team has made.

The Dodgers could make a mockery of the NL West by trading for Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, who won the last two AL Cy Young awards. Then again, you could argue the Dodgers already are.

The Lakers sign former Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year contract in a depth-bolstering move.

France coach Didier Deschamps' leadership and an elite academy system are among the reasons the French are in the midst a World Cup renaissance.

The accomplishments of the fathers or uncles of several players taken in the 2026 MLB draft by the Dodgers, Angels and other teams loom large.

Justin Wrobleski is the only Dodgers pitcher set to appear in Tuesday's All-Star Game. The story of how Wrobleski got there includes plenty of twists and turns.

The cleats Shohei Ohtani wore during the Dodgers' 2025 season opener in Japan could be yours if you're willing to part with about $1 million.